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Be Your Best Beautiful For The Holidays & Every Day

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Olay. The opinions and text are all mine.

This time of year my camera is out all the time, and I’m snapping away as we create memories. I finally got a tripod so I can sneak into some of the pics myself, so one day I can look back and see that I was part of the action. I wouldn’t mind looking fabulous in our pictures, or for our annual Christmas photo cards, so that friends who don’t see us often will say “Wow, Penelope still looks great!” when it hits their mailbox. It’s a great time for us moms to focus on looking our best!

So what are some ways to make sure you do?

Look Great In Family Photos

1. Wear colors that flatter your skin tone, and coordinating neutral colors for your family’s wardrobe makes a better image (but not matching outfits)
2. Make sure your roots are colored and your hair is styled (maybe even get a blowout at the salon)- these cards are going to be sent to all your family and friends!
3. We tend to be paler in the winter, so some blush on the cheeks or a bit of bronzer to give a healthy flush is very pretty
4. For a family photo that expresses your family’s love and warmth, make sure everyone in the picture is touching someone else (their arm, shoulder, back, etc- no one should stand apart)- it helps everyone feel more at ease, connected, and smile more naturally

My mom always had really beautiful skin, and growing up I knew she always used Olay products. To this day she still does. Olay is the most awarded facial skin care brand*, and I had the opportunity to try the full line of Olay Regenerist skincare products recently. I want my skin to look great for years to come like my mom’s does, to be my best beautiful- the best version of me- and the sooner I start caring for my skin, the better the results.

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The Olay Regenerist products I use in my skincare regime are:

· Olay Regenerist Regenerating Cream Cleanser It gently exfoliates to not only deep cleanse my skin (all that makeup and winter dry skin), but the exfoliation speeds skin cell’s natural regeneration process as it smoothes my skin’s surface. It feels pretty refreshing too.
· Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Hydrates the skin to regenerate volume and shape across the surface and reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and results are visible starting the first day. Over a couple of weeks the skin is noticeably firmer too.
· Olay Regenerist Regenerating Eye Lifting Serum This serum softens the appearance of crow’s feet in just two weeks. I’ve had a life filled with laughter, but the laugh lines around my eyes aren’t exactly what I’d call funny! It’s a velvety formula containing an Advanced Amino Peptide Complex to renew the skin’s surface layers around this delicate area and instantly brighten overall. I really love this serum, and love the results!
· Olay Regenerist Night Recovery Cream At my age now, my biggest skin problem is very dry skin. Olay Regenerist Night Recovery Cream contains an advanced amino peptide complex that is super-hydrating, and intensely moisturizes my skin. It penetrates ten surface layers deep to regenerate surface skin, and it’s easily my favorite product, especially this time of year when my skin feels so parched.

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I use them all as the packaging directs, and I use all four Olay Regenerist products daily, because I want to see the best results- when it comes to skincare, consistency is the key. This is the beginning of a great skincare regime that will help me look great all year long, no matter what the season, and for years to come (but I’m still glad I discovered it in time for holiday photos!)

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Ready to be your Best Beautiful?

*2013 US beauty & lifestyle magazines and web sites

Olay Regenerist is an important part of my get ready routine and helps me look and feel my best beautiful! Visit Olay.com for more information on their full line of products.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Olay. The opinions and text are all mine.